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Probate no longer mandatory in Mumbai Kolkata Chennai as Section 213 is repealed
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Three metros just lost a major probate requirement
A new Repealing and Amending Act, 2025 removes Section 213 and tweaks Section 370(1) of the Indian Succession Act. The change puts wills of deceased Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, or Buddhist individuals in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai on par with other parts of India—ending the earlier probate mandate in these cities.
- Section 213 has been repealed under the 2025 Act
- Section 370(1) was amended to align succession rules
- Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai now match the rest of India
- Affects wills of Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, and Buddhist communities
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